Switching the Inputs Preview/Program Operation Mode The PIP Operation Mode Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel The Infrared Remote Control Transmitter Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens The Input Screen The Picture Screen The Output Screen The PIP Screen...
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Figures Figure 1: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Front Panel Figure 2: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Rear Panel Figure 3: Connecting to the VP-732 Rear Panel Figure 4: UNIV 15-pin HD Connector Pinout Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window Figure 6: Internet Protocol Version 4 Properties Window...
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Figure 53: The Security Page Figure 54: The About Page VP-732 – Contents...
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded...
Avoid interference from neighbouring electrical appliances that may adversely influence signal quality Position your Kramer VP-732 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
Overview The Kramer VP-732 is a 10-input Presentation Matrix Switcher / Dual Scaler for a wide variety of presentation and multimedia applications. The VP-732 has four HDMI, two DisplayPort and four user definable (universal) analog video inputs (each can be set as computer graphics, composite video, s-Video (Y/C) or component video).
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TO XGA/720P button (to hardware-reset the output resolution); and a PANEL LOCK button User-friendly AP for Text Overlay support Firmware Upgrade – Ethernet-based, via a user-friendly software upgrade tool An OSD (On-Screen Display) – for making adjustments VP-732 – Overview...
Via the Ethernet using built-in user-friendly Web pages The VP-732 is housed in a 19” 1U rack mountable enclosure, with rack “ears” included, and is fed from a 100-240 VAC universal switching power supply. Defining the VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler This section defines the VP-732.
Figure 1: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IR Receiver Receives signals from the remote control transmitter Lights red when the unit accepts IR remote commands PROGRAM UNIV 1 Press to select the computer graphics/composite video / s-Video / component video source (configured via the OSD...
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Feature Function ENTER Button Press to move to the next level in the OSD screen or to accept a new parameter Decreases the range by one step in the OSD screen or moves to the previous level in the OSD screen. Button Decreases the volume level, when not in the OSD menu Moves up one step (in the same level) in the OSD screen, or moves to the previous slide when running a slideshow...
Figure 2: VP-732 Presentation Switcher/Dual Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function HDMI IN 1 Connector Connect to the HDMI 1 source (from 1 to 4) UNIV IN 1 15-pin HD Connector Connects to the video source that can be computer graphics, composite video, s-Video (Y/C)
Connecting the VP-732 Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VP-732. After connecting your VP-732, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. To connect the VP-732 as illustrated in the example in...
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We recommend that you use only the power cord that is supplied with this machine If required, connect: A PC via RS-232, see Section 5.2 The ETHERNET port, see Section 5.3 The USB connector, audio sources and acceptors, and power cord are not shown in Figure VP-732 - Connecting the VP-732...
Note that PINs 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 are GND Connecting to the VP-732 via RS-232 You can connect to the VP-732 via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
5.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-732 directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors. This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-732 with the factory configured default IP address.
Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in Figure 6 Figure VP-732 - Connecting the VP-732...
Click Close. 5.3.2 Connecting the Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-732 to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. 5.3.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port To control several units via Ethernet, connect the Master unit (Device 1) via the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port of your PC.
Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons The VP-732 includes the following front panel buttons: Ten PROGRAM INPUT selector buttons Ten PIP/PREVIEW INPUT selector buttons A PREVIEW MODE button to toggle between the PIP and PREVIEW modes PROGRAM and PREVIEW separate BLANK and FREEZE buttons ...
PIP input appears as an insert over the program display when the PIP is ON (see Section 6.3). The VP-732 has several outputs: two PROGRAM outputs (HDMI 2 and DP) one PREVIEW output (PC) and HDMI 1 which can be assigned to be either PROGRAM or PREVIEW (see Section 7.3).
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Select On/Off and set the PIP to ON. Select Source and press ENTER. Use the buttons to select the PIP Source from the drop-down list box, and press ENTER. To exit the OSD menu, press the MENU button. VP-732 - Presentation Switcher / Scaler Buttons...
Locking and Unlocking the Front Panel To prevent changing the settings accidentally or tampering with the unit via the front panel buttons or the remote control transmitter, lock your VP-732. Unlocking releases the protection mechanism. When the front panel is locked, control is still available via RS-232 and/or the Ethernet.
This IR remote control transmitter is compatible with various Kramer machines, therefore not all its buttons are applicable to the VP-732. The table below defines only the buttons that are relevant to the VP-732; the functionality of the other buttons is marked N/A.
Screens The VP-732 uses an on-screen display (OSD) menu for system configuration. The menu appears as an overlay over any images that are output from the VP-732. There are seven sub-menus that are used to configure the VP-732. You can activate and navigate these menus from the front panel buttons, or from the IR remote control.
We recommend that you update the Hpos, Vpos, Frequency and Phase values (in the Fine-tune OSD menu) only after Auto Image is complete (if necessary). Enabled for VGA VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Mosquito NR – Set the Mosquito noise reduction level: Off, Low, Medium, High Enabled for analog inputs only Set the block noise reduction level: Off, On Enabled for analog inputs only VP-732 – Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Set zoom to 100% 150%, 200%, 225%, 250%, 275%, 100% 300%, 325%, 350%, 375%, 400% or click custom to set the custom zoom and enable Zoom H-Pan and Zoom V- VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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Set the HDMI 2 output type to Auto, HDMI or DVI Type Test Set the test pattern to Colorbar, SMPTE, Greyscale, Picture Border, Pattern Multiburst, Ramps, H-pattern, Setup, or set to Off VP-732 – Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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You can configure the aspect ratio of any output image to fit your application. The VP-732 offers six different aspect ratio settings: Best Fit, Letterbox, Follow Output, Virtual Wide, Follow Input, and Custom. Here is how each of these settings works.
Set the vertical position of the PIP on the display: 0 – 128 V-Position H-Size – Set custom size: 1 – 255 (up to 960 pixels) Custom V-Size – Set custom size: 1 – 255 (up to 540 pixels) VP-732 – Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Video in the Input Source menu. When Off selecting a different video signal will not change the audio setting and it can be selected via the Input Source menu separately VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Frame Lock mode unless all sources are frame synchronized If VP-732 can lock the input then the output will follow If VP-732 cannot lock the input, then the output will not change. The info menu will display one of the...
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Default When changing the output resolution (not including Native HDMI and Custom 1 to 4), if the new output resolution can be locked, VP-732 locks it. If not, it will be unlocked When changing the output resolution to Native, HDMI...
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3. Click Logo Download item. The BMP image appears 4. Select the BMP file and press the Enter button When Custom is selected in the Logo item menu this logo will appear after powering up the device VP-732 – Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
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VP-732 When selecting Logo you need to download the Txtlogo.BMP file to the USB and connect it to the VP-732 (See Section 7.6.3.1) Firmware For factory use Default Download Path VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Using Text Overlay The text overlay feature is accessed via the Application Program (AP). Running this AP with the PC connected to the VP-732 lets you display text over the screen, with features including text color and speed, transparency, text position and repetition.
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IP Address When selected Set the IP address of the device and the port Current Status Indicates whether there is a valid connection to the VP-732 Scrolling Mode Area Speed Dropdown Box Set the speed at which the text moves on the display...
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Reads the EDID file from the acceptor that is connected to the VGA output. The EDID is stored as a custom output resolution. This allows, for example, automatic handling of LED screens that support very low non-standard resolutions VP-732 – Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
For UNIV 1, UNIV 2, UNIV 3, UNIV 4 Default Set the default EDIDs on the inputs Default Copy VGA Out Copy the EDID from the sink on the PC output to the input VP-732 - Configuring the VP-732 via the OSD MENU Screens...
Kramer Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/downloads.asp You can upgrade the VP-732 via the VP Download tool, which can be downloaded from our Web site. After downloading this upgrade tool: Connect the VP-732 to your PC via the Ethernet.
Using the Embedded Web Pages The Web pages let you control the VP-732 via the Ethernet. The Web pages include all the OSD items and more, and are accessed using a Web browser and an Ethernet connection. Note that the Web page features are described in more detail in the OSD...
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The EDID management page (see Section 9.8) The Advanced Settings page (see Section 9.9) The Custom Resolutions page (see Section 9.10) The Security page (see Section 9.11) The About page (see Section 9.12) VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Routing & Scaling page selected and below a list of all the other available Web pages. Figure 24: The Routing & Scaling Page with Web page list on the left Note that the Web pages list on the left automatically hides itself when the page is accessed: VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
The example in Figure 25 value below shows the maximum allowed value 15 selected which lets you set the volume up to 15 only. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Preview mode (PREVIEW front panel button is illuminated). In the Preview mode you can select the preview input, set the size and position of the Preview image and so on. VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 27: The Preview Routing & Scaling Page – Disabled in PIP Mode Figure 28: The Preview Routing & Scaling Page – Preview Mode Click the Follow program button to have the preview follow the program input. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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The Routing & Scaling main area shows a depiction of the display which can show a single window (shown in Figure 25) or some variation of a MAIN window and a PIP window (one image over another), as illustrated in Figure VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
When in the PIP mode, the PIP image can be moved in any direction by clicking and moving the mouse and sized by moving the right and bottom edges of the image. Figure 30: The Routing & Scaling Page – Moving the PIP Window VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
For example, if the MAIN window displays HDMI 2 and the PIP window displays UNIV 1, these inputs swap places when clicking the SWAP button, so the MAIN window will now show UNIV 1 and the PIP window will show HDMI 2 (see Figure VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Select one of the four standard setups. You can customize the size of each window by using the arrows. Click to toggle between PIP and single window Select freeze and/or blank effects Select a test pattern VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Click the pen icon on the input label to edit the input. The Web page moves to the Input Settings page (see Section 9.4). Figure 37: The Routing & Scaling Page – Editing an Input VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
After changing the IP number, you need to reload the Web page with the new IP number 9.3.2 The Information Window To access the information window, click the icon on the lower right side of the page. Click it once more to close the INFO window. VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 39: The Device Settings Page – the Information Window 9.3.3 Factory Reset Click the Factory reset button to reset the device. The following window appears: Figure 40: The Device Settings Page – Factory Reset Click OK to start factory reset. VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Set auto switching to On or Off Source type (UNIV) Set the type of the analog source (VGA/Component/YC/Video), disabled if the selected input is not UNIV, see Section 7.1 HDCP (HDMI & Set to ON or OFF DisplayPort) VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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Auto Image Section 7.6 Program Volume Set the selected input program volume Preview Volume Set the selected input preview volume You can set the source label by typing the label name and saving it: VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Set the test pattern to Colorbar, SMPTE, Greyscale, Picture Border, Multiburst, Ramps, H-pattern, Setup, or set to Off Program/Preview Use to set the Program/Preview output volume. audio sliders note that in the PIP mode only the Program audio slider appears VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Program Output Set the program output volume Volume Note that when in the PIP mode only the Program audio output slider appears (see Figure 44 Figure 44: The Audio Settings Page (PIP Mode) VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Frame Latency Set to Best Quality or Fast, see Section 7.6 Hot Plug Set Hot Plug On or Off for HDMI1 to HDMI 4, DisplayPort 1 and Handshaking DisplayPort 2, see Section 7.6 VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
DP and VGA), from a list of default resolutions or from a file in your PC (Browse). The selected EDID can be copied to a selected input. Figure 46: The EDID Page Figure 47 shows how to select a resolution from the list and select an input: VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
To copy, click the Copy button: Figure 48: The EDID Page – Copying the EDID Figure 47 shows how to select one of the outputs from the list and select an input. To copy, click the Copy button: VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Select MENU ONLY (locks only the menu) so you can still use the Lock Mode INPUT buttons on the front panel even when the lock button is on. select ALL to also lock the INPUT buttons VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
52) or type it in manually. You can save up to four custom settings each for the input and the output (see Sections 0 and 0). Figure 51: The Custom Resolutions Page Figure 52: The Custom Resolutions Page – Current Parameters VP-732 - Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Figure 53: The Security Page 9.12 The About Page The VP-732 About page lets you view the Web page version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details. Figure 54: The About Page VP-732 – Using the Embedded Web Pages...
2.45kg (5.4lbs) approx. rack “ears”, IR remote control, 2 sets of C-SF/2RVM-0.5 cables, power cord INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Specifications are subject to change without notice For the most updated resolution list, go to our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
800x600 VESA 1280x1024 VESA VESA Reduced 800x600 VESA 1366x768 blanking 832x624 Mac16 1366x768 VESA VESA Reduced 1024x768 VESA 1440x900 blanking 1024x768 VESA 1440x900 VESA 1024x768 VESA 1400x1050 VESA 1024x768 Mac19 1400x1050 VESA 1024x768 VESA 1600x900 VESA VP-732 – Technical Specifications...
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Technical Specifications of the Component Input Signal (for Program and Preview/PIP) Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) Remark 1080i YPbPr 1080i YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 1080p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 720p YPbPr 480i YPbPr 480p YPbPr 576i YPbPr 576p YPbPr VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
VESA 800x600 1920x1080 VESA VESA 800x600 VESA 1920x1200 Reduced blanking 800x600 VESA 1680x1050 VESA 1024x768 1080i Comp/YPbPr 1024x768 VESA 1080i 1024x768 VESA 720p 1280x720 VESA 720p 1280x768 480p 1280x768 VESA 576p 1280x800 VESA 1080p 1280x1024 1080p VP-732 – Technical Specifications...
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VESA 576p 1280x1024 VESA 1080p 1366x768 1080p 1366x768 VESA 480p 59.94 1400x1050 720p 59.94 1400x1050 VESA 1080i 59.94 1600x900 VESA 1080p 23.98 1600x1200 1080p 1600x1200 VESA 1080p 29.97 1920x1080 VESA 1080p 59.94 VESA 1920x1200 Reduced blanking VP-732 - Technical Specifications...
Example: get current Input 1 Source Type Send: Y113CR Reply: Z1103CRLF > Definition: : ASCII Code 0x20 CR: Ascii Code 0x0D CRLF : Ascii Code 0x0D+0x0A Go to http://www.kramerav.com/downloads/VP-732 to check for the latest VP-732 communication protocol. VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
1: On If PIP is On, Preview will turn off PIP 0: Off Power 1: On Program Mute key function Save key --- Open / Close Setup page Recall key --- Open / Close Setup page VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Picture Color 0~360 CVBS/YC Picture Hue 0~240 HDMI/VGA/Component 0~100 Picture Sharpness Picture Temporal NR 0: Off HDMI input is disabled. 1: Low Analog input, if pixel output > 74.25MHz will be 2: Medium disabled 3: High VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Aspect Ratio should be Custom Aspect Ratio Custom V-Zoom -8 ~ 8 Zoom != 100% is disabled Aspect Ratio should be Custom 0: 100% Zoom 1: 150% (Aspect ratio = Custom is disabled) 2: 200% VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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0: 1/25 PIP Size 1: 1/16 2: 1/9 PIP On is enabled 3: 1/4 Pip Type = PIP is enabled 4: Custom PIP H-Position (available when PiP is On and PIP 0 ~ 128 Type=PIP) VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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-24~0~+24 Picture. HDMI1 output is set to Follow Preview Audio Preview Input Volume is available when the: Preview (VGA) output resolution is NOT set to Single Picture. -10~10 HDMI1 output is set to Follow Preview VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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8: USB 0: Off Setup - Frame Lock 1: On 0: Manual Setup - Auto Image 1: Auto 0: Seamless Setup - Switching Mode 1: Fast 0: Best Quality Setup - Frame Latency 1: Fast VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Parameter *7, Reboot after setting IP Address / Function IP1 Subnet /Gateway 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - IP Address(DHCP = Off) 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - Subnet Mask(DHCP = Off) 0~255 0~255 0~255 0~255 Setup - Gateway(DHCP = Off) VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Advanced Misc – Freeze 1: Freeze 2: Mute 0: Follow Output Advanced Misc – HDCP 1: Follow Input 0: Off 1: On Advanced Misc – Overscan Advanced Misc – Overlay text and logo should follow 0: Off VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Advance Output Mode: HP(temp value, unless to run the Output mode save) 1: Positive polarity Advance Output Mode: VT(temp value, unless to run 384~2047 the Output mode save) Advance Output Mode: VW(temp value, unless to run 2~(HS-13) the Output mode save) VP-732 – VP-732 Communication Protocol...
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Preview Output Positioning – V Start 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – V End A ~ B Preview Output Positioning – V Position 0 ~ A Preview Output Positioning – V Size A ~ B VP-732 - VP-732 Communication Protocol...
SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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